The Results

Empowered dispatchers + Advanced automation = Greater efficiency

The implementation of Trimble Appian Daily Planner has had a transformative impact on Honor Foods’ dispatch and trucking operations, leading to significant improvements in efficiency, productivity and team morale.

One of the most immediate and impactful changes has been the drastic reduction in manual planning time.

"Appian Daily Planner has been a godsend. It helps move our trucks. It reduces man hours in the office and wasted driver hours. It’s taking a lot less time for my dispatchers to do their routing."

— Steven Torres, Senior Transportation Manager at Honor Foods

This newfound efficiency allows dispatchers to focus on more strategic tasks rather than being bogged down by complex manual calculations.

The ability to visualize and manage their extensive fleet across a broad geographic area has also been a game-changer. Furthermore, Appian Daily Planner has introduced a level of flexibility and adaptability that was previously unattainable. Mark Williams highlighted how the solution helps them manage their constantly changing schedules: "The routers are going in and out of Appian Daily Planner as orders flow in, constantly routing and re-routing, and it’s really helped us manage that process."

This dynamic routing capability is essential for a business like Honor Foods, where last-minute orders and unexpected changes are common. The solution even provides "alternative solutions that I don’t think we would have ever thought of before," according to Torres, showcasing its ability to uncover new efficiencies.

“With Appian Daily Planner, my dispatchers can route all our trucks across the country. We have different menus for different vehicle types, different regions, and it helps divvy up a big, congested map while allowing us to have a visual overview of everything across the country."

— Steven Torres, Senior Transportation Manager at Honor Foods

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